939005423 - X12 ENGINE OIL LEAKS

An engine oil leak can be seen with consequent dripping and/or fouling of the engine
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Carry out an initial visual inspection to locate the component that is leaking or the area of the leak.If the visual inspection was not enough, wash the engine, dry it and spread talc on the parts involved: carry out a road test to identify the leak.Move on to Step 1Leak from the exhaust cap.Move on to Step 1.
Leak from the sump.Move on to Step 2.
Leak from the oil filter.Move on to Step 3.
Leak from the engine gaskets.Move on to Step 4.
1DRAIN PLUG CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition and seal of the oil drain plug.Move on to Step 2Drain plug not intact.Replace the drain plug    Op. 1020A30 ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG - REPLACE
Exhaust cap tightening not correct.Restore the correct exhaust cap tightening.
2OIL SUMP CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check:- the condition of the oil sump;- the seal of the sealant between the sump and cylinder block/crankcase;- that the sump fixing bolts are correctly tightened.Move on to Step 3Oil sump damaged or distorted.Replace the sump    Op. 1020A20 CRANKCASE OIL SUMP - R.R CLEAN SURFACES FOR SEALANT APPLICATION
Incorrect tightening of retaining bolts.Restore the correct tightening of the retaining bolts.
3OIL FILTER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check:- the condition of the oil filter;- the seal and condition of the seal;- the condition of the water-oil heat exchangerMove on to Step 4Oil filter damaged or distorted.Replace the oil filter and seal
Oil leaks from the heat exchanger.Replace the heat exchanger    Op. 1084C10 ENGINE OIL HEAT EXCHANGER - R + R
4ENGINE GASKET CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Access the crankshaft and camshaft oil seals. Check the seal of these gaskets.End of diagnosisCrankshaft seals damaged.Replace the seals concerned.
Camshaft seals damagedReplace the seals concerned.